Cleaning device and image forming apparatus incorporating same
US9696662B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/001
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A cleaning device includes an upstream cleaner, an upstream cleaner, and a collection member. The upstream cleaner is configured to remove toner from a surface of a cleaning target. The downstream cleaner is disposed downstream from the upstream cleaner in a direction of movement of the surface of the cleaning target. The downstream cleaner is configured to remove toner from the surface of the cleaning target. The collection member is configured to collect toner from the downstream cleaner.
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